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Why should I be investing in ETFs?

As a new investor, ETFs can be a great place to start your investment portfolio. There are thousands of stocks and bonds traded on the exchanges, and it can be difficult to know where to start. With an ETF you can invest in a theme representing ownership in a variety of different companies. You don’t need to be paralyzed by trying to choose a “winner.”

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Q. Is my money safe?

Encryption When you use Stash, your information is encrypted and stored on secure servers. Custodial holding Your funds and securities are held by our custody and clearing partner, Apex Clearing Corporation. At Apex, your investments are protected up to a maximum of $500,000 total, including $250,000 in cash balances through the Securities Investor Protection Corporation…

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Q. Will Stash tell me when to sell my stock shares?

You will be able to sell your shares of stock in the same way that you sell shares of an ETF today. For guidance on how to judge the performance of a company, we recommend that you consult all available resources on learn.stashinvest.com.

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Q. What happens to my shares if a stock splits?

A stock split is similar to taking a $100 bill and splitting it into two $50 bills (or five $20 bills). The number of bills you hold increases, but the overall value of your money remains the same. If a stock that you own splits, the number of shares of stock on the market (or…

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